If you long for a rich, deep and mystical connection to your yoga and meditation practice, I invite you to join us here on retreat.

Allow me to be your guide, explore with me how it feels, even just for the duration of this retreat, to decide to be good enough, to no longer strive, to come into stillness and balance. To come into Yoga. 

— Gertrud Keazor, Founder

Beauty and generosity permeate everything here in this deep ancient land. To be held by all that Yobaba Lounge is was like a brief but deeply amorous affair the potency of which you can carry within you forever.

— Ilana, retreatant

Gertrud, radiates a healing, loving energy that seems to permeate all in her presence; allowing us to feel held, connected and empowered enough to simply let go.

It’s from this place that the retreat just seemed to have a beautiful mind of its own. All was welcome to unfold, individually and collectively as a group.

We love what we do. We hope you'll join us.

About us

We are located in Chalabre, a medieval village in the foothills of the mediterranean Pyrenees in the very south of France - a region of stunning beauty and fascinating history. We have been hosting vegan wellness retreats since 2013 and are known for our sensational food and warm welcome.

When we are not hosting or preparing for retreats, yogis and meditators may stay in residence for 3 nights or more to explore this magical part of France, or simply to relax and rejuvenate.

The retreats are suitable for those new to yoga or meditation and those already proficient.

Stay on self-retreat or in residency

When we are not hosting formal retreats, we invite yogis, meditators and those interested to stay for 3 nights or more. Choose from breakfast only, or half-board. Retreat, relax and rejuvenate without the hold of a formal retreat.

How to get here

To get here, fly to Carcassonne (RyanAir) or Toulouse (EasyJet, BA, Air France).

“…you had obviously given a lot of thought as to how best to introduce us to the yoga principles. My memories of the retreat will always centre around your care and support as we applied ourselves to such a new discipline and to observing the noble silence. …”

My yoga is gloriously feminine, chaotic and alive with connection. It reaches for the light in the earth, our source, our nourishment. Physically, it builds strength in the hips, the legs and the back. Bringing to us a sense of support, of being held....

"...In a safe and nurturing environment I was allowed to be myself and trust that I wasn’t alone in my journey. For the novice (like me) or for the well versed in spiritual practice, Gertrud and her team are incredibly generous in their time, learning, and most importantly of all; their hearts. ..."

"...I really noticed my energy levels increase and my body feel lighter during my stay. The yoga and meditation was also fantastic. It lifted a heavy weight off my shoulders, and I felt truly cleansed after every session...."

"... Perfectly complementing the yoga and meditation was Gertrude's food, which was not only seductive in its visual appeal, but unexpectedly delicious and satisfying given the absence of any meat, dairy, gluten or refined sugar - I had no idea that food could be so delicious at the same time as being so nourishing! ..."

Gertrud's yogic practice is beautifully breath focused, pulling the awareness into the body, and empowering the mind to use its capabilities for the good of the Whole being. Her meditations are complex in their simplicity and delivered with absolute love and grace. ....

..... Beauty and generosity permeate everything here in this deep ancient land. To be held by all that Yobaba Lounge is was like a brief but deeply amorous affair the potency of which you can carry within you forever....

A very wonderful temple space here. That process of being held allows for transformation, for the energies to arise through the practice, through the breath work and the yoga, allowing us to let go and come into stillness. ....